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Bus Driver Salary in Tamil Nadu (2026)
₹22,500per month, median
Half of Bus Driver posts in Tamil Nadu offer ₹20,000–₹27,500 a month. Based on 37 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18,800 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 | ₹30,000 |
- Active posts
- 37
- Employers
- 35
- Open to freshers
- 8%
- New in 30 days
- 1
What to offer Bus Driver candidates in Tamil Nadu
- Offer at least ₹22,500 a month to match the typical post in Tamil Nadu; ₹27,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- 1 new Bus Driver posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Bus Driver salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 3 | — |
| 1–2 years | 34 | ₹24,300 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 37 | ₹22,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th89% · 33
- 10th pass11% · 4
Cities
Bus Driver salary by city in Tamil Nadu
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 25 | ₹24,500 |
| Coimbatore | 8 | ₹20,000 |
| Madurai | 2 | — |
| Tiruppur | 2 | — |
Compare
Tamil Nadu vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | — | 37 |
| India | ₹19,500 | -13% | 376 |
| Karnataka | ₹21,500 | -4% | 43 |
| Telangana | ₹21,000 | -7% | 32 |
| Maharashtra | ₹19,000 | -16% | 86 |
Market
Who is hiring in Tamil Nadu
1 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Chaitanya Techno School2
- Magicwallz2
- Cheran's Arts & Science College1
- Kiruba Traders1
- Sri Chaitanya School1
- St. John'S Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Villivakkam1
- Talent Trove Solutions Pvt Ltd1
- Venkateshwara College1
Real offers
Recent Bus Driver posts with pay
- Bus DriverPrimrose School · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Bus DriverChaitanya Techno School · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹25,000/month
- Bus DriverChandra Travels · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000/month
- Bus DriverBhagyalakshmi Enterprises · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹28,000/month
- Bus DriverSri Jayendra Saraswathy Vidyalaya Educational Institution · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Bus DriverKammute · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹27,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bus Driver salary in Tamil Nadu?
The median advertised salary is ₹22,500 a month across 37 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,000 and ₹27,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹30,000 or more.
What do Bus Driver jobs pay experienced candidates in Tamil Nadu?
1–2 years: ₹24,300 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Tamil Nadu pays the most for Bus Driver jobs?
Chennai (₹24,500) and Coimbatore (₹20,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Bus Driver pay in Tamil Nadu higher than the India average?
Yes, 15% higher: ₹22,500 in Tamil Nadu against ₹19,500 across India.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 37 active job posts for Bus Driver in Tamil Nadu on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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